How common are transmission problems in the 2015 Ram Promaster City?

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 model year, accounting for 56% of all 27 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Ram Promaster City?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2015 model year, though one complaint references a separate electrical/power train campaign, number 16v202000.

At what mileage do transmission issues typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 38,850 miles.

Did any transmission complaints involve a crash?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries among the 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this year.

2015 Ram Promaster City Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Ram Promaster City, 56% of all 27 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 38,850. No related recalls are listed for this component on this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 56% of 27
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 38,850 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle unexpectedly shifts from drive or reverse into neutral and locks there, sometimes while driving on the highway.
Loss of power or total power loss occurs while driving, with the accelerator pedal becoming unresponsive and speed dropping sharply.
Transmission warning and check engine lights illuminate together, often tied to a transmission sensor or valve body fault that recurs after dealer repairs.
Transaxle cover develops a hole or leak that drains transmission fluid, discovered during unrelated dealer service.
Battery acid leaking onto the transmission cover caused transmission fluid to drain out completely in one case.
Vehicle rolled forward on its own while parked and shifted into what was thought to be park, leading to a crash.

When 2015 Ram Promaster City transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 2, 2016, latest Jan 2, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Jan 2025; peak Aug 2016 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Ram Promaster City

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Promaster City model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201515 (56%)
20167 (28%)
20170 (0%)
20182 (13%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)
20210 (0%)
20221 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2015 Ram Promaster City?: NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 model year, accounting for 56% of all 27 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Ram Promaster City?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2015 model year, though one complaint references a separate electrical/power train campaign, number 16v202000.
At what mileage do transmission issues typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 38,850 miles.
Did any transmission complaints involve a crash?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries among the 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this year.